OPEN THEME COMPETITION CLOSING DATE 30TH OF JUNE, 2012. * Cyril Bentley Short Story to 2,500 words Betty Bennell Poetry; traditional or free verse to 30 lines Article to 800 words Short Story: Entry fee $10. 1st prize $150, 2nd prize $50. HC and Commended Certificates. Each short story will receive 3 lines of constructive […]
Today’s contribution to the NYWM Travelling Story will be written by Michael Park. Michael Park (19, Brisbane QLD) is an amateur writer and an avid reader. He found a passion for reading books at a young age and a passion for writing them soon after. He was born and raised in Caloundra, QLD, and is […]
Victorian writers, you have two weeks to get your entry to the Grace Marion Wilson Emerging Writers Competition. With $1,000 for each category winner and some excellent judges this is a great opportunity. The competition closes on June 29. Brisbane poetry lovers, tonight Poetry and Burlesque presents Winter Wonderland − 5.30-6.30pm, Brisbane Square Library, Level two. MC Frankie V will […]
“Zakka” is a Japanese word meaning ‘many things.’ It is also an eastern phenomenon; a trend centered on contemporary handicrafts, objects that will improve your life. In retro Japanese and Scandinavian styles, zakka is everything cute and kitsch. In this typically playful exhibition, Minaxi May explores the tenuous states of art, design and function through […]
Today’s contribution to the NYWM Travelling Story will be written by Lizzy King. Lizzy King (24, Dalby QLD) writes short stories and short plays even though she is quite tall. She recently moved to Regional Queensland because it seemed like a good idea. It was. Lizzy also writes a blog about stuff – check it […]
Did you keep up with the madness of the 24 Hour Book in Brisbane over the weekend? It was an ambitious attempt to write, edit and publish a book in, you guessed it, 24 hours. Willow Pattern, the resulting novel, is now available for purchase in digital and print versions. How’s that for a collaborative […]
Today’s contribution to the NYWM Travelling Story will be written by Bethany Sonter. Bethany Sonter (14, Jimboomba QLD) is a student at Beaudesert State High School. She lives with her three brothers, parents and many animals. She has been writing since she was nine and also hopes to publish a novel before finishing school. Bethany’s […]
Presented by Burraga Ag Bureau, Friends of Oberon Library Inc, Oberon Council & Oberon Writers’ Workshop presents Narrative: 1st $100, 2nd $25 An original piece of narrative writing (limit 2500 words) that has not previously won a prize or been published. Theme: Tell Me A Story. Fee: $5 per entry, limit of two entries per section.| […]
The Queensland Writers’ Centre and Australian Society of Authors have joined forces to bring writers a workshop on creating and managing your own self-promotion. Regardless of whether you want to be a journalist, a short-story writer or a poet, managing your PR is essential. Check out the free Authorpreneur workshops which are on next week […]
